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Cowley College Trustees Hold Special Board Meeting Monday Night

Tuesday, January 31

(Photos by Brett Coplen, who contributed to this report)ARK CITY -- The crowd inside the President's Dining Room with a capacity of 48 persons overflowed into the McAtee Dining Center at Cowley College Monday night for a special Cowley College Board of Trustees meeting.The meeting, called by board chair... Read More.

Creekstone Donates $2,500 To Ark City Fire Department

Monday, January 30

Creekstone Farms in Ark City recently presented the Ark City Fire Department with a certificate of appreciation for the emergency services provided to the community and a donation of $2,500.“Arkansas City Fire Department would like to recognize and thank the wonderful staff at Creekstone Farms," ACFD Chief Chris Ledeker... Read More.

Winfield Woman Reappointed To State Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee

Friday, January 27

A Winfield woman has been reappointed to a state oversight committee.According to Gov. Laura Kelly's office Thursday, Melody Pappan has been reappointed to the state Juvenile Justice Oversight Committee with "the purpose to oversee the implementation of reform measures intended to improve the state’s juvenile justice system."Pappan, who was... Read More.

KDOT Approves $790K For Work On Sgt. Tyler A. Juden Memorial Bridge East Of Ark City

Thursday, January 26

The Kansas Department of Transportation has approved a bid for repairs for a bridge over the Walnut River east of Ark City.According to a news release from KDOT Thursday, $789,867.29 will go to Wildcat Construction Co. Inc. & Subsidiaries out of Wichita for repair to the Sgt. Tyler A.... Read More.

UPDATE: Cowley College Board To Hold Special Meeting Monday Night; Former Trustee Speaks Out

Wednesday, January 25

UPDATED: Thursday, 11:35 a.m.Cowley College Board of Trustees Chair Brett Bazil has called for a special meeting set for Monday at 6 p.m.According to the special meeting notice from Bazil issued late Wednesday, the lone agenda item is an executive session "to discuss non-elected personnel, regarding employee performance, pursuant... Read More.

William Newton Hospital Joins American Heart Association Initiative

Wednesday, January 25

To help eliminate rural health disparities, William Newton Hospital in Winfield is participating in a new initiative by the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, according to a news release from the hospital Wednesday.The Rural Health Care Outcomes Accelerator... Read More.

Reed Resigns As Winfield USD 465 Superintendent

Tuesday, January 24

Winfield USD 465 will be looking for a new school superintendent.According to the school district Tuesday, Nathan Reed is resigning."The Board of Education has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Nathan Reed," USD 465 stated on its Facebook page. "Dr. Reed has accepted a position in Wichita and will... Read More.

Cowley College Athletic Director Jason O’Toole Resigns

Tuesday, January 24

Cowley College Athletic Director Jason O'Toole has resigned.According to Cowley Director of Institutional Communication Rama Peroo Tuesday morning, O'Toole submitted his resignation to the college Monday. In the meantime, Peroo said he will be serving as interim athletic director.O’Toole, who played baseball at Cowley and graduated from the school... Read More.

Ark City Man Arrested Jan. 13 On Drug, Gun Charges Was Driving City Commissioner’s Car

Monday, January 23

An Ark City man arrested earlier this month on gun and drug charges following a traffic violation was driving an Ark City commission member's car.Kanyon Gingher, who was mayor last year, told KSOK-Bob FM Monday afternoon Bobby Donlay, who was arrested on Jan. 13, was driving her vehicle when... Read More.

Wellington Man Shot, Killed By Police Following Domestic Call Saturday, KBI Says

Monday, January 23

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday night in Sumner County.According to a news release from the KBI, the Wellington Police Department requested KBI investigative assistance on Saturday at 11:07 p.m. KBI agents and the Crime Scene Response Team responded to the scene.Preliminary... Read More.

No Injuries Reported In Car Vs Motorcycle Accident Thursday

Friday, January 20

There were no injuries following a car vs motorcycle accident early Thursday evening in Ark City.According to Ark City Fire/EMS, Ark City fire and police departments responded to a motorcycle versus car motor vehicle accident at 5:18 p.m. in the 400 block of E. Kansas Ave by Ark City Middle... Read More.

Not Your Typical Police Pup: ACPD Introduces Sal To Force

Thursday, January 19

The Ark City Police Department has a announced a new addition to the force, and it comes with a wagging tail.But Sal is not a drug dog, according to the ACPD."K-9 Sal is a police dog of a different breed," the department said in its Facebook post. "His assignment... Read More.